At All About Guitar, we’ve always believed every instrument has a story — and that no guitar deserves to be left gathering dust or sent to waste.
Now, our mission to breathe new life into old instruments has caught the attention of Bristol 24/7, who featured our work in a recent article titled “Man giving second life to unwanted guitars”.
The piece spotlights our founder, David Gillam, and his growing effort to recycle and restore guitars that might otherwise be discarded. From cracked necks to missing electronics, we take unwanted instruments and give them a second life — either by repairing them for resale, donating them to community projects, or repurposing them into something completely new.
“We’re trying to close the loop between musicians and waste,” Mark explains in the article. “A guitar that’s no longer playable doesn’t have to become rubbish — it can be repaired, reused, or even rebuilt into something new.”
This recognition from Bristol 24/7 means a lot to us — not just because it celebrates local creativity, but because it shows how music and sustainability can go hand in hand. Bristol has always been a city that thrives on innovation and community, and we’re proud to be part of that spirit.
Whether it’s refinishing a vintage Strat, rescuing a broken acoustic, or turning spare parts into playable art, our goal is simple: to keep more guitars in circulation and fewer in landfill.
If you’ve got an unwanted instrument — whether it’s broken, unplayed, or beyond repair — get in touch. Together, we can make sure every guitar gets the second chance it deserves.
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👉 Bristol 24/7 – “Man giving second life to unwanted guitars”
